Comments on: Former Berkeley City Council Member Tells Fox “Marine Recruiters Lie”

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:42:58 +0000

If the Marines are “univited and unwelcomed intuders” then the people arguing this are unwanted and unamerican citizens.

By: Richard Knaus

Richard Knaus — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:25:11 +0000

From a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant and a survivor of Viet Nam, Arabian Gulf and Recruiting Duty; Thank You.

Thanks to all the wonderful people who have kind words of support for those who serve their country.

Your kind words and appreciation of the sacrifices military members make is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

The Gunny

By: Arlene Faul

Arlene Faul — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:28:55 +0000

Thank you Jamie, for giving us the opportunity to respond to those who do not appreciate nor understand the value of our military. I believe President Lincoln said it best:

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN –
“Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage moral and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or Hanged!!!”
(I would expand on this quote to include civilian cults like Code Pink)

President Bush is the Commander In Chief. It is “his” property they are desecrating and “his” troops they are insulting. I sincerely wish he would get all those patriotic congressman together and make it against the law to interfere with the day to day operations of military businesses no matter where they are located.
Thank you,
Arlene
Fresno CA

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:35:32 +0000

Jamie Colby,

Are the police sure the fellow using the murdered girls credit card, is wearing a cap with a star?

I think it looks exactly like a helmet, the type the Telephone Co. or Power Co use…

Just an observation.
Thanks, Nancy

By: John Davis, RN

John Davis, RN — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:03:57 +0000

I join Code Pink in Berkeley every Wednesday between 12-4. I live in Pittsburh, and take the BART into Berkeley. There are counter-demonstrators, and for the most part, we are all respectful to each other.

To bust a myth (lie) being spread: No one is trying to deny the Marines their freedom of speech. The USMC denies marines the freedom of speech. If you support the war, you can say so. If you oppose it, and think it was a mistake and a farce, you can’t say so without being brought up on charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The Marines recruiters have not left (yet), but frequently close the office. Given the static that they KNOW we’re going to give them, wouldn’t their recruiting mission be better served somewhere OTHERR than Berkeley, where they are unwanted?

By: Socorro

Socorro — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:08:49 +0000

I don’t understand the problem there have been recruting places at just about every city for years. I say get the Marines out and when a castrophy happens let them fend for themselves. My husband was in the AirForce and my father in law was with the 101st Screaming Eagles. My family supports the all armed services as a matter of fact my husband and daughter are talking to the Army Recruter at this time It’s a choice my daughter has made and I support her. God Bless our Troups. Thank you recruters for doing your job.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:38:11 +0000

Every American citizen should protest their tax dollars going to people who persecute those giving their lives to protect our freedom.

WOULD YOU APPROVE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT GIVING FEDERAL FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE COSTS OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BOMBINGS?

Then why would you approve those who express disdain for those who have and will continue to sacrifice their lives to prevent another attack on the United States and democracy?

For God’s sake don’t give funding with Federal tax dollars paid by citizens who support democracy, to a city filled with people too weak willed, lacking personal integrity, and willing to allow these lazy fat ass anti-democracy losers on the Berkeley City Counsel to represent them.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:32:52 +0000

Every American citizen should protest their tax dollars going to people who persecute those giving their lives to protect our freedom.

WOULD YOU APPROVE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT GIVING FEDERAL FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE COSTS OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BOMBINGS?

Then why would you approve those who express disdain for those who have and will continue to sacrifice their lives to prevent another attack on the United States and democracy?

For God’s sake don’t give funding with Federal tax dollars paid by citizens who support democracy, to a city filled with people too weak willed, lacking personal integrity, and willing to allow these lazy fat ass anti-democracy losers on the Berkeley City Counsel to represent them.

By: junkyarddawg

junkyarddawg — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:10:46 +0000

Members of the Berkeley city council and past members as well may be kickbacks from the 60’s-70’s when Berkeley was the drug mecca for hallucinogens and they may be suffering from flashbacks!!! ONLY idiots who have nothing better to do would think up something as ignorant and insulting. Maybe the Marines should kick their asses out!

junkyarddawg
USMC-VIET NAM
1969-1972

By: armyspouse

armyspouse — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:23:48 +0000

Im shocked I thought that people really respected the soldier.Do you even know how recruiters get a recruiting job? The majority dont even volunteer. First in Washington State and now this? Shame on all who treat those people who sacrifice their family time day in and out in so disrespectfull . They’re just doing their jobs. You want you country defended but please let it not be some one in my family who has to do it. Is that the motto? I sacrifice each and every day for this country , I left my own so my husband could serve his. This really makes me wonder sometimes if I shouldnt have talked him into leaving the military and stay in my country with my family. Im glad I still see people who do aprreciate our boys and girls , the true heroes who are willing to bring that sacrifice. That is patriotism !!!not what happens in Berkeley. Truelly sad!!!

By: brian islava

brian islava — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:43:36 +0000

Dear Berkeley City Council,

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that I am highly disrespected by the anti-military stance your city has taken on issue of marine’s recruiting in your city. Your city council stance is a disgrace to America. How can you slap our armed forces in the face like that? My cousin is risking his life serving in Iraq as an airborne ranger. He is helping to protect the freedoms of this country that we hold so dear to us. The city’s position on this topic shows just how ignorant you and your citizens are. You are a bunch of liberal idiots rebelling without a cause. These marine servicemen are sacrificing their lives fighting to protect our country and its people. It is selfish to alienate the very people that give their lives in order to protect yours. Are you people anti-American? I think you are a bunch of tree hugging Hippies! Grow up you feeble minded children. The sixty’s are over! I will never spend any time or money in your despicable city now. You are a disgrace to fellow Californians, and furthermore Americans. Your anti -military sentiment is only a reflection of how low your intelligence is. I hope all you liberal democrats wake up and realize how dumb you make us look to the rest of the world by not supporting our own nation. If you cannot support our troops and thus government; then why don’t you get the h%*# out of our country then! It just shows me that I should not respect your city or its views. In the name of American troops shedding blood and dying for our country, the city of Berkeley is a disgrace to American culture and society. Your city is an absolute joke! .
Sincerely,

Brian Islava (Proud American)

By: Paul England

Paul England — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:24:51 +0000

Marines do not start war. The Department of Defense is the muscle behind our civilian government which chooses when to wage war against the enemies of the United States of America including the city of Berkley. To the city of Berkley, that is your government, air your issues up the chain of command to the civilan authorities who make the decisions. Marine recruiters are performing a good service to your community enlighting its citizens of opportunities to serve Berkley by keeping it safe.

Berkley uses local police to protect them from the small time criminals. Berkley needs the big time state guard and federal troops to protect them from the big time criminals. Recruiters fill those jobs with dedicated professionals. If Berkley, including the protestors and coucil members, wish for each person to fend for themselves, lay off the city police and see how long the citizens feel secure. Soon the vandals will know Berkley is for the taking and it will become the Darfur of the west.

Paul England
Capt. USAFR

By: Beverly Perlson

Beverly Perlson — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:08:27 +0000

13 February 2008

Governor,

Understand, I am the Very Proud Mother of a Soldier on his 4th deployment in the 82nd Airborne. He proudly serves currently in Afghanistan. I have always liked you and supported you and believe you understand the war on terror and the need to fight it.

This is my third communication with your office regarding the situation in Berkeley. The last email I received from your office requesting Federal Marshals be placed out in front of that recuriting station, your office referred me to the Berkeley City Council!!!

Tonight, someone called me from your San Francisco office (as I had called there today), but we were cut off twice. I was unable to call back as the only reference to the call on my cellphone was “Private”.

Governor, I am asking you to come out of your office and help these Soldiers. We cannot ask these fine young Marines to fight there way through these misguided miscreants known as Code Pink, to get into that recruiting station to do the government’s business. If the Berkeley City Council will not rescind the permit they have given the Pinkos, then that means these fine young brave Soldiers have to claw their way in to do the job we ask them to do. It seems to me if they are going to interfere with the government’s business, then they can accomodate these Marines too and allow Federal Marshals out there, at the City Council’s expense.

This is so wrong and it is breaking this mother’s heart to watch these noble Heroes be treated this way. This is your state and I’m asking you to help these Marines. Governor, this is wrong. It is your state, please provide protection for these fine Marines before one of them gets hurt. Your state has accomodated Code Pink, to the detriment of our brave Soldiers.

Please do not refer me to the Berkeley City Council, that is absurd!

Sincerely,
Very Proud Mother of One Tough Soldier,
82nd Airborne, Bronze Star Recipient
4th Deployment, Afghanistan

Beverly Perlson
Founder, The Band of Mothers
Oak Lawn, IL

cc: President George Bush
Senator DeMint
Michelle Malkin
Melanie Morgan
Jamie Colby, Fox News

By: Steve Jepson

Steve Jepson — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:58:01 +0000

I love all the pro troops comments…shows how riled up true Americans get over asinine comments such as those from the mayor and the city council. It’s all about treason with this bunch and they should be tried and licked up and all funding cut off.

By: Steve Jepson

Steve Jepson — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:42:15 +0000

I only have this to say….sedition & treason..that is what the mayor and city council of Berkley are guilty of. They should be tried and locked up. the nerve of these whack jobs. One day it’s going to get ugly, and anti-American slobs such as the city council and “Code Stink” folks are going be exiled. I wish the govenrment would not only cut off funding to Berkley but put these whack jobs on trial.

Steve Jepson
San Diego, Ca.

By: Cary Carruolo

Cary Carruolo — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:23:57 +0000

The Republic of Berkely again seems to have forgotten why they are even allowed to protest their utterly idiotic liberal views. Berkely, please remember you are part of the United States, one Nation under God, not under your sick city council. I sincerely hope you have no need to be protected from enemies of our country, but if you do, then shut up and do what they tell you and don’t even think of asking for state or governmental help. You’re on your own. That should be in your constitution. You as a community have contributed nothing but drug addicts, panhandlers, and homelessness to the world. I hope your proud of it, because you make me sick as an American.

By: D L Smith

D L Smith — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:00:14 +0000

I would agree for Berkley to go ahead and drop off into the Atlantic. No, that would be mudding the water. Just drop off somewhere!!!!!

By: Newton

Newton — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:38:38 +0000

How graceless and harsh are the falseness of the charges made by those in Berkley who demean those who serve so well. The case may be made for their right to be against the war but to make such false accusations and such base chargers against the Marines is unforgivable.

I wonder if they have any concept of decency. They may huff and puff but they would be very vulnerable without the military forces of the United States. They try to make a case with vituperation and calumny which fits the profile of graceless dolts.

I hope they enjoy their stupid rants and if they enjoy success perhps they will learn arabic and understand the thrust of Sharia.

As you sow so shall you reap. False witness and baseless charges have been covered elsewhere.
I doubt that these people accept any higher authiority than their small brains. Since it is an academic community I am sure they have an overblown sense of their own brain power.

By: Davecatbone

Davecatbone — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:03:07 +0000

How in the world has America gotten to the point where we resent the people who man the walls and protect our lives and property? Look at what happened in New Orleans when Law & Order broke down. Maybe all Federal Protection should be removed from Berkeley, as well as funding. I’m not intimidated by the Liberal outrage, so I’ll say it like it is. They are traitors, and don’t deserve the protection the best military force in the world gives them, even though they take it for granted. Difference of opinion in welcome in America, disrespect for our Marines is shameful, shallow and all to trendy for the non thinking psuedo socialists running around wishing it was still the 60’s. Strip Berkeley of all Federal Funds, NOW.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:19:45 +0000

I met an Iraqi woman recently who managed to escape a few months before the war. She told me how Saddam’s soldiers had killed her entire family, including her young sons because he had a financial dispute with her husband. Apparently these America-haters (AKA Anti-war protesters) think that this woman doesn’t deserve justice. If Berkeley wants to reject the military, let them. We should allow North Korea to have their nuclear way with the city. What a better place America would be.

By: Chris Mangiapane

Chris Mangiapane — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:59:46 +0000

From living in southern California with 12 plus million ILLEGAL aliens flooding highways, public schools, hospital emergency rooms and sucking off all taxpayer services. To here in the East Bay where liberalism is beyond belief; Signs of “Bush Lied”, “9/11 Controlled Demolition”, “Impeach Bush”, “Get out of Iraq NOW”, and “US Military Killing Machine” are commonplace. I am sadden and wonder where America is headed?

Their hate speech is all the same; Berkeley City Council, Code Pink, Berkeley businesses, restaurants, movie theaters, they all should be ashamed. I fully support the federal and state government pulling financial funding from the city of Berkeley.

I’ll take this a step farther, I am no longer going to purchase any product or service in Berkeley and invite all East Bay residents to do the same.

God bless the brave and sacrificing men and women of the US Marines and their families. Thank you for your service to our country.

Chris Mangiapane
Oakland, CA

By: Norma Newman

Norma Newman — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:26:16 +0000

A pox on you, Mr. Mayor and all the Code Pinkos.for your lies and distortions you have perpetrated agains our fine men and women in uniform. Maybe Al Qaeda will see in your actions an invitation to visit your fine city. You might then find out who your enemies really are. I can assure you it’s not the Marines.

Norma Newman

By: Robyn Johnson

Robyn Johnson — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:17:36 +0000

I am trying very hard to understand how you can do an illegal action, such as blocking the door of a business, with the BLESSING (oops, wrong term for Berklians) of the city council? Has the whole city come under the rule of the idiotic code pink organization? Are you somehow indebted to them? How do you manage to keep the police from “becoming involved” in an illegality? How do you feel so mentally superior to the rest of the country that you think we cannot make up our own minds or make our own choices for ourselves? That you Berklians have the right to choose what the rest of the world should think or how they should act or how they should feel? If you have the right of the first amendment to speak out and protest what you don’t like, does that mean everyone else does not have the first amendment right to speak out and act as they believe is right? And that a company does not have the right to work in their own jobs? (i.e. the Marine Corps in their own offices).
Why don’t you people grow up and get on with your lives, and let everyone else do the same….that is to get on with their lives and their own choices in life.

Robyn Johnson
Fort Myers, FL

By: Carl A tynday

Carl A tynday — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:04:03 +0000

Berkly never was a part of the Real USA. American tourists should avoid going there.

By: Paul Fennessey

Paul Fennessey — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:50:48 +0000

The problem with whats going on in Berkely, and in alot of this country that I don’t even recognize anymore is the problem that’s written in your disclaimer for this comment box, if everybody is right then who’s wrong? We have become a country of idiots who have no heart or backbone anymore ,well I for one have always beleived in telling what I percieve to be the truth, and the truth is I couldn’t care less if that whole state fell off into the Pacific Ocean, between the idiots in the 9th circuit court in San Fran to those other idiots in Hollywood it would be a pleasuer not to have to listen to them anymore, They were idiots in the 60’s and now they’re unAmerican idiots in the 21st century. Send them all to Mexico and quickly close the border tightly.